CVE-2008-0065
CVE-2008-0065 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Winamp Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Winamp Nullsoft Winamp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in in_mp3.dll in Winamp 5.21, 5.5, and 5.51 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) artist or (2) name tag in Ultravox streaming metadata, related to construction of stream titles.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0065?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in in_mp3.dll in Winamp 5.21, 5.5, and 5.51 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) artist or (2) name tag in Ultravox streaming metadata, related to construction of stream titles.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0065?
- CVE-2008-0065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0065 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0065?
- CVE-2008-0065 primarily affects Winamp Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0065?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0065 published?
- CVE-2008-0065 was published on 2008-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27865
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-2/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27344
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0183
- http://www.winamp.com/player/version-history
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39778
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:winamp:nullsoft_winamp:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:winamp:nullsoft_winamp:5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:winamp:nullsoft_winamp:5.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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